What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Content Writer position at WebstaurantStore?
Job Summary
Content Coordinator | Writing Focus (Remote)
Job Description
WebstaurantStore, the world’s largest online restaurant supply company, is looking for entry-level candidates who possess strong writing and research skills to join our growing company as Content Coordinators. This role focuses on developing engaging written content for our website and is a key part of growing our business and serving the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals worldwide.
Responsibilities
As a Content Coordinator, you will:
Desired Traits
We are looking for driven, motivated candidates who:
The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
Benefits
Content Coordinator | Writing Focus (Remote)
Job Description
WebstaurantStore, the world’s largest online restaurant supply company, is looking for entry-level candidates who possess strong writing and research skills to join our growing company as Content Coordinators. This role focuses on developing engaging written content for our website and is a key part of growing our business and serving the purchasing needs of foodservice professionals worldwide.
Responsibilities
As a Content Coordinator, you will:
- Write product descriptions using creative and technical writing skills, as well as AI tools
- Gather and input technical details about each product you write
- Serve as the owner of all products assigned to you, managing them from research to go-live
- Prioritize an ongoing list of projects and several hundred product descriptions per week
- Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure information is accurate
- Communicate with the Purchasing, Digital Content, Photo, Video, Design, and SEO departments to complete projects on deadline
- Edit product descriptions and supportive text throughout our website as requested
- Work on special projects, such as testing new website features and maintaining internal resources
- Participate in team meetings and product trainings
- Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
- Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
- Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
- Access to a home router and modem.
- A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
- A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
- The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
- Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
- No prior experience required; relevant experience in a plus
Desired Traits
We are looking for driven, motivated candidates who:
- Have solid written and verbal communication skills
- Can follow an extensive e-commerce style guide
- Understand basic website structure and SEO best practices for content
- Are comfortable with the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
- Demonstrate strong research, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Actively seek and apply feedback to their work
- Take initiative to solve problems independently
- Remain highly organized when managing competing priorities
- Possess strong attention to detail
- Show commitment to creating the best customer buying experience
The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- PTO
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentives
- Company Discounts
- AT&T & Verizon Discount
- Bonus Opportunities
- On-Site Fitness Centers
- Dog-friendly Offices
